The English language seems to have an exception for every rule, and that makes it difficult to edit documents and make them seamless. In addition, each style guide has different rules, which can make editing confusing and daunting. It is extremely important to make editing a part of your process to maintain credibility and professionalism. …
In the past, it was considered acceptable to simply refer to a person as he or him or man. However, along with the deeper and long overdue integration of women into the workforce came more respect for women as individuals. We must show that respect in our writing. This can be difficult because gender bias …
When writing documentation, marketing content, or training materials, keeping the audience in mind is an important step in producing effective content. Sometimes, you may be asked to limit your writing to a specific reading level so it’s accessible to a broad range of users. You can monitor the reading level of a document by turning …
Provide ongoing proofreading services for items of value—marketing documents that provide valuable insights for professionals in the real estate industry.
Provide ongoing copyediting services for newsletters and other communication materials for Georgia System Operations Corporation (GSOC).
Edit the IRS Enrolled Agent Exam Study Guide—a 380-page document that is updated annually to provide IRS enrolled agents with all the necessary information on the current year’s tax code, allowing them to accurately and effectively assist people with their tax returns.
As a writer, it can sometimes be difficult to transition between writing styles and formats like Chicago style and AP style. For example, I could be asked to write a press release, and then move on to a software documentation project. Although most of the grammar and mechanics are the same, certain styles have particular …